Battle of Eutaw Springs

A Determined Defense by a Brave Commander

To Major Marjoribanks and the flank battalion under his command " I think the honour of the day is due."

~ Colonel Alexander Stewart

Major John Marjoribanks ( pronounced "Marshbanks") led a ...

Battle of Eutaw Springs

A Critical Loss of Discipline

" The rich prize within our grasp was lost "

~ Colonel Henry Lee

Late in the battle, American soldiers pushed forward and found themselves in the British camp. Victory was in sight, but the ...

Battle of Eutaw Springs

A Critical Loss of Discipline

" The rich prize within our grasp was lost "

~ Colonel Henry Lee

Late in the battle, American soldiers pushed forward and found themselves in the British camp. Victory was in sight, but the ...

Battle of Eutaw

[ D.A.R. Emblem ]

This stone marks the field whereon was fought the battle of Eutaw, September 8, 1781, between a force of the United States under Major General Nathanael Greene and a force of Great Britain under Colonel Stuart. ...